The person who made the 911 call gives an address and makes some other comments that are not clear, before the line goes quiet except for some groans, according to a recording of the call.

A 911 operator breaks through on the call to say the person was stabbed, but the source of that information is unclear.

Police were called in response to a shooting, and although they believe at least one gunshot had been fired, Davis said detectives are awaiting word from the Stark County Coroner’s Office to determine whether Hodge had been shot or stabbed.

Hodge suffered several apparent wounds to his torso, Davis said.

He was alone when police found him on the first floor of his home, the captain said.

Canton firefighter-paramedics took him to Mercy Medical Center, where he was declared dead at 1:19 a.m.

Davis asked anyone with information about the shooting to call detectives at 330-489-3144.

The Stark County Coroner’s office plans an autopsy on Saturday.

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